Re: ADHD and IQ? A question at the end of my ridiculously long post about symptoms.

[Anonymous]

As Bill said, ADHD sufferers have IQs exactly like the general population – some high, most mid range, and some low. If you are bored in a general class setting, it could be that you have a high IQ, or it could be your ADHD, or it could be both, or it could be low IQ even. If medications are helping, then you might get a better idea about where you stand regarding IQ, but if you want testing, then investigate it. I know that it can cost a small fortune, but thorough ADHD testing can sometimes include IQ testing as part of it, as my son’s did – which was certainly expensive!! Regardless, having a high IQ is of no use if you are unable to use it. My son has a high average IQ, and has failed subjects due to features of his ADHD, such as having difficulty concentrating, poor time management, and losing his homework.

By the way, Strattera should be tried for over 6 weeks, before deciding to discontinue. It can take that long to have any effect, and it MUST be taken every day also. So maybe you should think about looking into a doctor who has more experience treating ADHD.

Another compounding feature is your depression. It can cause symptoms similar to ADHD, so it may be worth treating the depression first, until it is under control, then looking at whether ADHD symptoms are still present, although it can work the other way too, with ADHD causing depression. Probably the best way is to decide which is afffecting your life the most and treat that first. Maybe a visit to a psychiatrist, or some other specialist, might help shed some light on the matter. Some antidepressants can help ADHD symptoms also.

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